K21 Health Foundation Awards Over $1.2 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofits
K21 Health Foundation announces grants totaling $1,280,163 to nonprofit organizations whose projects improve the health and wellness of Kosciusko County residents.
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Kosciusko Groups Collaborate To Supply Meat To Those In Need
In September, Health First Kosciusko partnered with Live Well Kosciusko and its Kosciusko Food Security Coalition to support a variety of initiatives including, “Meating the Need,” in which, a portion of the Health First Indiana money awarded to Live Well Kosciusko would be used to process and distribute meat to local food pantries.
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Diners And Dives: Beef-A-Roo And Food Insecurity On The Same Plate
The bones of a place hold memory. On North Detroit Street in Warsaw, the building’s familiar frame still whispers of its past life as a beloved Penguin Point, a long-time local favorite.
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Lung Cancer Doesn’t Wait – Screening Could Save Your Life
Dear Editor, November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remind our community about the importance of early detection and prevention. If you are a current user or have used tobacco in the past, getting screened could save your life. Both Lutheran Hospital and Parkview Hospital offer … Read More
Secondhand Smoke: An Overlooked Connection To Breast Cancer
Dear Editor, As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important we spotlight not only the importance of screenings but also the environmental risks that can cause breast cancer. While genetics plays a factor, environmental exposures such as secondhand smoke stand out as a silent but potent threat. … Read More
Health First Kosciusko Committee Approves Four Requests For 2026 Projects
The Health First Kosciusko Advisory Committee approved four requests for funding 2026 health-related projects during a Wednesday, Oct. 22, meeting.
Read MoreParents, Teachers Should Stay Alert For Youth Nicotine Use
Dear Editor, As another school year gets underway, many parents are focused on backpacks, new shoes and getting their kids back into routines. There’s something else that needs to be kept in mind that doesn’t always make the school supply list — nicotine use. Vaping and other nicotine … Read More
Banter With Vanessa Nigg: The Heart and Soul Behind County’s Wellness Revolution
Text and Photos By Shari Benyousky Guest Columnist KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In a world where health initiatives often feel impersonal, Vanessa Nigg brings something rare to her role as well-being coordinator for Live Well Kosciusko: authentic human connection. This dynamic health professional, who traded New York City’s hustle … Read More
Will New Tax Motivate Hoosiers To Quit Tobacco?
With the increase in the cost of tobacco products that began on July 1, many may see this as an ideal opportunity to consider quitting tobacco.
Read MoreYour Story Can Inspire Others To Quit Smoking Or Vaping
Dear Editor, Quitting smoking or vaping is one of the hardest, and most rewarding, things a person can do for their health. If you’ve been able to quit, we want to take a moment to say: congratulations. You’ve done something courageous and life-changing. And now, your story can … Read More
Warsaw Community Public Library — Check Your Blood Pressure
Warsaw Community Public Library is now offering a new health-focused service in partnership with Live Well Kosciusko and the American Heart Association.
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Senior Expo & Outreach to Connect Kosciusko County Seniors with Vital Resources and Services
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Paddock Springs, Live Well Kosciusko, Stillwater Hospice, C.A.R.E.S. and McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, announce the upcoming Senior Expo & Outreach.
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Health First Kosciusko Hears About Proposed Kosciusko County Clubhouse
Leaders are hoping to bring a facility to the area that will help those with mental health needs transition back to everyday life and work.
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Events To Occur At The Gathering Place For Mental Health Awareness Month
Several events are to occur at The Gathering Place of Warsaw for Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
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Live Well Kosciusko Welcomes New Board Members
Live Well Kosciusko has announced that Brandon Stewart, Brenda Rigdon, Jacolby Maxwell and Lorena Oplinger have joined the organization’s board of directors.
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Tippy Kids Advocate In Indy For Tobacco-Free Communities
On Feb. 12, students from Tippecanoe Valley High School traveled to the Indiana Statehouse to speak up for a healthier, tobacco-free future.
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